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Creating a Defensible Space

Homes that have proper clearance of flammable materials and vegetation have good defensible space. The following resources will help identify the most important things you can do to protect your house from fire.

Resources from the National Firewise Program

Wildfire doesn't have to burn everything in its path. In fact, cleaning your property of debris and maintaining your landscaping are important first steps to helping minimize damage and loss. A Firewise publication.